McKinstry Acquires Spokane’s Great Northern Railway Building For Company’s Inland Northwest Campus
June 2010
Renovation of Iconic Building Will Contribute to Area Revitalization
Spokane, WA (6/4/10) – McKinstry, a national leader in the development of smart building systems, announced today that it purchased the historically iconic Great Northwest Railway Building in Spokane, Wash. for its new Inland Northwest campus. Renovation work begins immediately and will create over 200 jobs for the Inland Northwest market. By summer of 2011 more than 100 McKinstry employees are slated to move in.
“We are restoring the Great Northern Building to its former grandeur and reconnecting it as a vital part of Spokane’s urban fabric”
“Spokane’s great history and innovative culture provide a real opportunity to continue job growth throughout Inland Northwest,” said McKinstry CEO Dean Allen. “We see increasing demand in the region for energy efficient smart buildings, and increased demand for our integrated delivery services -- designing, building, operating and maintaining buildings through their life cycle, and guaranteeing their performance.” McKinstry anticipates that the office will double in size within the next three to five years.
Sen. Patty Murray joined over 200 McKinstry employees, Spokane Mayor Mary Verner, and community leaders in the celebration. “McKinstry’s vision for Spokane is one that we all share. They are investing in the community, creating hundreds of family wage jobs, and partnering with businesses and universities throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana, and the Pacific Northwest to drive the region’s clean energy economy forward.”
The 44,000-square-foot former Great Northern Railway Building, constructed in 1907, is located on the shores of the Spokane River just east of the central business district and adjacent to the educational corridor that includes Gonzaga University and the Riverpoint Campus.
“We are restoring the Great Northern Building to its former grandeur and reconnecting it as a vital part of Spokane’s urban fabric,” said Allen. “After a decade of doing business in Spokane we are thrilled with the opportunity to turn this building into a great place to work for our employees, and at the same time, deepen our roots in the regional community.”
McKinstry’s plan for a world-class historic renovation focuses on thoughtful sustainable design and efficient operations. Plans call for the development of an additional 12,000 square feet of mezzanine space. The company will initially occupy 30,000 square feet of the 56,000 square-foot historic building with the remaining square footage serving as additional office and mixed-use space. The long-term vision is that McKinstry will eventually occupy the entire building.
About McKinstry
McKinstry is a full-service, design-build-operate-and-maintain (DBOM) firm specializing in consulting, construction, energy and facility services. The firm’s innovative, integrated delivery methodology provides clients with a single point of accountability that drives waste and redundancy out of the design/build process. With over 1,600 professional staff and trades people throughout the United States, and operations in more than 15 states, McKinstry advocates collaborative, sustainable solutions designed to ensure occupant comfort, improve systems efficiency, reduce facility operational costs, and optimize profitability for “The Life of Your Building.”
For more information, visit www.mckinstry.com
Contacts: Genevieve Guinn, Corporate Communications Director (206) 762-3311 or email at GenG@mckinstry.com
Nicole Phelan, Frause (206) 352-6402 or email at nphelan@frause.com
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